Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work The U. S. in Global Perspective

Name: Introduction to Social Welfare and Social Work The U. S. in Global Perspective
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ISBN: 9780534642822

ISBN-10: 0534642829

ISBN-13: 9780534642822

Edition: 2006

Authors: Katherine van Wormer

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This introductory social work book provides both a theoretical and applied overview of the U.S. social welfare system, with international perspectives throughout. Other strengths include themes of empowerment theory and practice and an ecosystems framework. Part I is devoted to the history of social work in the U.S. as well as issues of economic oppression, social oppression, human rights, and restorative justice. Part II is devoted to social work across the life cycle.

Book details

List price: $188.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 1/25/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 512
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.584




Social Welfare: Structure and Functions



Social Work and Social Welfare



American Social Values in International Context



Emergence of Social Work



Economic Oppression



Social Oppression



Human Rights and Restorative Justice



Social Work Across the Life Cycle



Human Behavior and the Social Environment



Child Welfare



Health/Mental Health Care



Care at the End of the Life Cycle


Epilogue


Putting it all Together



U.N. Universal Declaration of Human Rights



NASW Code of Ethics



International Federation of Social Workers Code of Ethics



Outline for Anti-Oppressive Policy Analysis